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If you’re gay you may have used the Grindr app to quickly locate and socialize with local men. Using GPS technology it’ll map out other guys close to you, then you can share pictures and information straight away. Now the makers of that app have created Blendr, a …

The Sony Ericsson Xperia ray was spotted a short while back in the support section of the Orange website. We had the official confirmation from Orange shortly after but now you can sign up for either the black or white model through the coming soon pages. The Xperia …

O2 are also set to range both the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro and the Sony Ericsson Xperia ray. The Xperia ray is just 9.4mm thick and has a 3.3″ 854×480 screen, 8.1 megapixel camera (with that clever Exmore R technology for better low-light shots) and is powered …

It’s not often that an app causes me to record a video review, let alone two, but I’ve been using my Android phone in totally new ways recently and wanted to share the love. 🙂 I’ve tried “Touch To Talk” apps in the past and I’ve seen, many …

The AT200 tablet may not have a catchy name, but Toshiba have squashed this new Android tablet down to a mere 7.7mm thickness. Using Android 3.2 Honeycomb and powered by a TI OMAP 4430 1.2GHz CPU, this has a 10.1″ screen and weighs in at 558g. The new …

If you’re browsing the web on Three, T-Mobile or Orange, listen up. A new deal has been struck with VIrgin Media Business to give the networks use of their network, plus they will add 14 regional datacentres to add extra bandwidth to the three networks. The deal is …

There’s no doubt that the iPhone has made my life easier when it comes to travelling – from booking accommodation, to finding places to go and viewing a map of how to get there. Aiming to become the latest addition to my arsenal of travel-assisting apps is Lingvo …

This interesting looking device is the Sony Tablet P. You can connect to the web via WiFi or 3G and there’s two 1024×480 5.5″ Ultra-wide VGA screeens. Other specs include a microSD card slot, Bluetooth 2.1, two cameras (5 megapixel around the back with HD video recording and …

Pre-orders for the new Sony Tablet devices are underway. Coolsmartphone reader, Anthony, has just shelled out £499.99 but doesn’t have a delivery date just yet. Rumour has it that it could take a month for devices to arrive. Three devices are available – the Sony Tablet S 16GB …

Samsung have also just announced their new Galaxy Tab 7.7. It builds on the already successful Galaxy Tab range and adds the same processor as the Galaxy Note – a thoroughly rapid 1.4GHz Dual Core CPU. The screen os a Super AMOLED PLus 7.7″ unit (hence the name) …

Yesterday HTC launched the HTC Titan. It’s got a 4.7″ 480×800 pixel screen, but heck – Samsung have already gone one better with this, the Galaxy Note. Packing an amazing 5.3″ WXGA (1280×800) HD Super AMOLED screen it’s somewhere between a phone and a tablet. The specs reveal …

Sony are doing their spot at IFA and have announced the Arc S as a follow up to the Arc. The updated phone will feature a 1.4ghz processor and the new enhanced software coming to 2011 Xperias, including 3D panorama mode on the 8.1mp camera. Another new addition …

This is a weird one to get your head around. We’re used to seeing smartphones here. They fly across the desk and have the usual things. A touch screen, a fast processor, a slick OS, a good camera, GPS, etc. Here though, we have a few additions. A …

Rumoured to be heading towards Verizon in the USA, this is the HTC Vigor. With a grippy rear, this 4G LTE device is said to be arriving on October 6th. Rumoured specs include a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, 4.3″ screen, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage and the new Beats by …

Today Sony Ericsson announced a new handset this morning along with new Android updates for other handsets. We decided to take a closer look at their new model, the Xperia neo V. It’ll be arriving in Q4 and features a 1GHz Snapdragon MSM8255 CPU with two cameras, a …

Can’t really add much to the title! Big news as Steve Jobs IS Apple to a lot of people, he is widely credited with turning Apple into the massive company it is now. Edit: Apple shares have dropped 7% approximately an hour after this was announced. Personally I’m not …

Last month the BBC launched a survey to try and find the actual mobile coverage in the UK. To take part you simply needed to download an Android application and use your phone as normal. The app then logged whether you were on a 3G or 2G connection …

Ahhh.. the classic Walkman. Who remembers those headphones with bits of sponge and having to rewind your cassettes ? Sony looks set to carry the “Walkman” brand on for many years to come with this new handset, named “Live”. Android has always struggled somewhat against Apple in terms …

Vodafone have updated their coming soon section today and have now included the Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray handset but no details on pricing or availability as of yet. The Ray is an impressive 8 megapixel camera phone featuring a full aluminium body, 8 megapixel camera with Exmor R technology and …

The new Huawei E586 MiFi is due to arrive on Three shortly. Using this gadget, users will be able to create a personal mobile WiFi hotspot which is powered by the Three network. Three are aiming to have 80% of their network upgraded to HSPA+ by the end …

It’s fair to say that we’re slightly losing track of who is suing who now. Today HTC are to take action against Apple, claiming that the iPhone, iPad and iPod all infringe HTC patents. At first glance the patents seem a little generic and are used in many …

The BBC is carrying a very interesting story surrounding the continuing battle between Apple and Samsung. Apple have recently secured an injunction to stop Samsung selling the Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Tablet because is “slavishly” copied iPad designs. A number of images and comparison shots have been filed …

The international injunction against the Galaxy Tab 10.1, which was brought about by Apple, is set to be challenged on August 25th. Samsung have been forced to stop selling their new tablet due to an Apple embargo, although some retailers are still able to sell it as existing …

Has your phone got UMA technology? What? You don’t know what it is? Well, the technology has been kicking around for some time now and there’s a few networks and handsets supporting it. It stands for “Unlicensed Mobile Access” and networks tend to call it something different because …

In recent months we’ve seen patent wars heat up with more and more mobile companies attacking each other over intellectual property. Google have come out fighting with this statement on their blog. Google are proud of Android – they state that it’s “on fire” with more that 550,000 …

Leigh has posted a very good review on the LG Optimus 3D full of images and some handy video clips for you all to see. I was lucky enough to get a Optimus 3D on a short loan from Clove.co.uk to voice my own views on this new …

Available in three colours (gold, silver or charcoal), this is the new Huawei Vision. It’s just 9.9mm at it’s thinnest point and weighs “less than a bottle of aftershave” 😉 It’s built with a unibody construction and has a 5 megapixel camera with 720P HD video recording. Running …

Got yourself a CD or a DVD ? Want to rip it to MP3 or an MP4 video file so that you can play it on your phone ? Woah.. wait a minute there soldier, you’ve probably just broken the law. At least, that’s the way things used …

AGH. My eyes. What the heck is going on with my eyes? The first thing you do with this phone is turn it on and jump into the “3D Space” feature. Here you’ll get YouTube 3D for lots of featured YouTube content, the 3D Gallery, the 3D Camera …

Apple destroyed those rumours and overtook Nokia and Samsung as the worlds biggest seller of smartphones. Apple shipped 20.3 million smartphones between April and June 2011 with Samsung just behind on 19.2 million and Nokia on 16.7 million smartphones. Analysts were quick to pounce on Nokia, who are …

The white version of the Samsung Galaxy SII is coming to Three this September. The handset, which is superb in pretty much every way (no, really – check out our review) has Android 2.3, full HD (1080) video recording and 8.1 megapixel camera (with flash), the splendid Kies …

We’ve got Android, Windows Phone and Apple iOS. However, another OS could be joining the list with Mozilla developing “Boot to Gecko” or B2G. It seems that Mozilla want to build their own OS with bits of Android and their own code. The intention, from what we can …

Recently we had an email about some funky wireless Bluetooth speakers by FeONIC. They turn any resonant surface into an thunderous entertainment system. It’s a simple matter of pairing and then, provided the speakers are on and within range, they’ll output your media. We gave them a try …

A big truck full of LG handsets have just been revealed. They include a dual-core LG Prada with 4.3″ NOVA LCD screen, the LG Univa with an 800MHz CPU, the LG Victor with a 1GHz CPU with a 3.8″ OLED screen and the LG Gelanto which is now …

Three have just sent out a press release stating the Optimus 3D is now available on their network here in the UK.  Costing £40 a month on The One Plan giving you AYCE Data this is a great deal for the latest in technology, there is also an …

The Sony Ericsson neo is now available on Orange. Specs are pretty high-end with a 3.7″ LED capacitive screen (854×480), 8 megapixel camera (with that low-light Exmor R technology), Android 2.3, WiFi, GPS and an FM radio. You also get Bluetooth, loads of sensors, HDMI and DLNA output …

Many moons ago we ran a story showing how mobile phone masts are disguised. Three were using several techniques to hide their kit and still are. Currently they have nearly 12,700 sites around the UK but their high frequency 3G spectrum can have problems penetrating buildings. The recent …

Yesterday we mentioned the BBC Survey into 2G and 3G signals across the UK. An app by Epitiro is being used on Android devices to collect data as you move around but some already have concerns about how much data is sent and how often is polled. The …

Coverage. It’s a major issue. No matter how many coverage maps you look at, the actual signal strength is always a little different. The BBC are conducting a survey into mobile phone coverage here in the UK with the help of this free Android app. Their aim is …

Earlier this week we spotted the LG Optimus Pro doing some poses on the web. Now another handset, the LG Optimus Net, has joined the party with an official announcement. The LG Optimus Net will be known also as the LG-P690 and has a 3.2″ HVGA (320×480) screen, …